Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Seyi Akinwumi (middle) presents the Lagos FA Cup trophy to MFM FC players at the Agege Stadium on Sunday
Lagos-based MFM say they are ready to host Rangers International FC of Enugu in their battle for supremacy in a mid-week match of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL).
NAN reports that debutants, MFM, in hosting Ranger in the match which could be a decider on who occupies the first position of the NPFL log will strive to win.
NAN reports that high-flying MFM opened their campaign in the premier league with a convincing 2-1 win over Nasarawa United in Lafia.
Since then, MFM has continued to be impressive in their campaign in the NPFL with 15 points from nine matches, including four wins, three draws and two loses.
MFM has yet to lose a match on their home ground, recording the only draw with Kano Pillars in the Match Day 8 game played under floodlight.
The club, now basking in the euphoria of winning the Lagos State Federation Cup, says it is a motivation to challenge Rangers and reclaim the first position on Wednesday by 4:00 p.m.
On the other hand, Rangers had also on Saturday become the champions of Enugu State Federation Cup after defeating Disdevt Afrik 5-1 in the final.
It occupies the first position on the NPFL log after nine matches with 17 points, two points ahead of MFM; with five wins, two draws and two loses.
MFM FC Media Officer Olawale Quadri on Tuesday said that his team was battle-ready for the NPFL table toppers clash with Rangers.
Quadri, told NAN on telephone in Lagos that his team was well prepared and expects nothing but a win in the all-important Match Day 10 home fixture.
“We expect victory, we cannot afford a draw against Rangers on Wednesday, …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
